I have been a longtime hunter with a compound bow and with a progressing eye problem was forced to buy a crossbow with a scope. The scope as you guessed allows me to make anaccurate shot. I have found that crossbows and portable treestands dont go togeather very well. When in the tree I feel Im stuck holding the thingand that get's very uncomfotable. I have tried hanging it by the stirrup and setting it on the platform but doing these things involve alotof movement to get it to my shoulder for a shot.
My question here for you seasoned crossbow hunters off a small platform is what have you found that works for you?